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#256
just wanting to share my experience with the robinson double zip tote. I fell in love with this bag last april and posted on here my challenges with the black as went through two and now on the third one, as the handles get "goopy" and sticky underneath where it is rubbing against my hand or arm......and thought the third may not happen....however, as of last week, just as the first two, just sticky and goopy all over again.....I did get the bag in windstorm with the exact same issue...to the point where you can now see cracks on the bottom side of the handle where it would rest on your arm. I did buy a luggage color, making my fourth of this style, about three weeks ago and afraid to use it as I know this will happen as well........I did manage to get these all 25%-30% off as only bought them on sale. But considering I would be at about 1800.00 for all four now......should have just saved for a Prada. I can still return the luggage as have a week left within the 30 day return and has tags attached......BUT next to my LV artsy...this bag is my fav this year. Looks chic and functions so perfect with additional long strap and those great double zips.....never been so puzzled by the quality of a bag before. just shocking
 
#257
oh, I didn't list dust storm, hence the four I have.......and this has held up the best by far and you can see the leather is a bit different feeling...feels thicker and more hearty....and ive used it the most and the handles are just very slightly goopy...not really sticky at all......so, if you all were thinking of one color I absolutely recommend a seasonal color that just came out, duststorm!
 
#260
I personally have had a lot of issues with her bags but her shoes have been okay so far.

Where do I start? Either the leather is really thin or not great quality. I bought a satchel from the boutique a year ago and one of the bottom corners of the bag already has a hole the size of a ball point pen. I'm by no means rough with my bags, and usually am very careful with them. I have never torn any other bag.

The craftsmanship is also lacking. The stitching of where my top flap and the rest of my bag meet had begun to tear after just a few months. I called Tory Burch customer service and they stated that it was normal wear and tear and there was nothing they could do about it.

I also bought a foldover clutch not too long ago at the Las Vegas Outlet and noted that there was some glue or residue on the edges. Minor detail as I was able to clean that off.

Onto wallets. I have several of her wallets and they all dont last. I had a saffiano wallet (gorgeous leather) but the tory burch emblem or logo was tarnished after a year. It is now rusted and looks terrible. I also have a patent leather long wallet and the inside of the leather is completely faded and imprinted with the shape of my cards. Not to mention that patent leather is extremely hard to keep clean, it also has color transfer from other surfaces.

I don't buy luxury items to wear and tear through them within a year. If I had the intention of buying something trendy but inexpensive, I would go to H&M. With her prices rising every year, I find it difficult to make another TB purchase. Sometimes it is tempting to be lured back with the frequent sales and outlet prices...but I would rather save my money for quality leather goods.
 
#261
Can anyone comment on the quality of Tory Burch wallets? Specifically the Amanda continental or the Robinson saffiano continental?

I love Kate Spade wallets and can usually find them one sale for less than $100. The size and quality appears to be similar and KS has never disappointed.

Please advise if the Tory Burch wallet would be worth the money ($195+)! Thanks!
 
#262
JenBR said:
Can anyone comment on the quality of Tory Burch wallets? Specifically the Amanda continental or the Robinson saffiano continental?

I love Kate Spade wallets and can usually find them one sale for less than $100. The size and quality appears to be similar and KS has never disappointed.

Please advise if the Tory Burch wallet would be worth the money ($195+)! Thanks!
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I would look for them on sale. I currently have 4/5 and they have all stood up well. One Robinson saffiano metallic continental wallet has worn slightly on the corners but no differently than any other wallet. I've been using a smaller version of the Robinson saffiano because it fits well in my crossbody bags and its been in regular use since May and looks brand new. I tend to rotate my wallets during the year based on the season. They hold up better than Coach wallets.
 
#263
Hello,
I have just returned a mini double zipped Robinson to the store for the same reason. I love the red purse and the style but the quality just doesn't meet with the price. I had to ask the SA to bring out five different ones because the ones she brought me was chipped, Sewn crooked, or not smooth looking. The SA said leather will breath and takes it shape eventually so I took one home. After taking it out of the dust bag my whole room smell so bad. Not leather smell. More like toxic fume smell. After two weeks the smell was still there so I took it back. I looked inside. The $475 purse is made in China. I still love the purse and wish I can tolerate the smell but it makes me gag.

I also ordered the matching wallet. Made in Vietnam and the quality was poorer than my coach canvas wallet I got five years back. I expect more for the price.
 
#264
Dee. said:
I don't own anything TB (yet) but I have noticed that their saffiano leather feels thin and very plastic.
I took out my MK saffiano wallet to compare and the MK leather was definitely higher quality :shrugs:
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I totally agree. The TB saffiano leather was so thin it barely hold up the shape of the purse. I compared it to my Selma mk. Much better price and quality.
 
#265
harlem_cutie said:
I own 10 Robinson Double Zips, 4 Amanda totes, 4 Jaden totes, 3 Ellas and a ridiculous number of wallets. I returned Slouchy Marion and the Thea tote in Blush because they really weren't my style.

I use all my TB bags and do not baby them. I also travel with them. The Robinson Double Zips have held up the best, some better than others. My Cobalt Blue and Black w/ Patent corners wear like iron. Blood Orange disintegrated quickly, numerous spots with cracking and peeling leather and the leather wore off the handles after like five uses. Sand gets dirty too easily and Parisian Blue is prone to creasing. Zero issues with any Amanda totes and wallets. Jadens are okay but the corners are prone to holes much like Le Pliage totes. The Ellas are complete garbage. Trim is coming off the handles and the bags are completely fraying. One tip that I will pass on is that I have treated all of my bags with LovinMyBags handle cream because the leather completely wore off my Blood Orange Robinson after only a few wears and this freaked me out. LMB's cream has really helped to slow down the wear of all my bag handles from TB to my LV Empreinte.

I own an equally ridiculous number of Revas. Tumbled leather and patent hold up the best. Vegetable tan is the most delicate and starts to show wear really easily. The leather Revas from the last two seasons are complete garbage to me because medallions have fallen off and there is even a hole in the sole of one. I wore the shoe no more than 3x. This is completely unacceptable for a $200 shoe.

I own several TB blazers and jackets and have no issues with them. I own a dozen Simone cardigans and they are all holding up really well.

I think TB's quality, like almost every other designer out there, has decreased significantly in recent years but at sale prices most products are worth the money. My Robinsons are faring better than my Prada totes and those were almost 4x the price. My Miller sandals are faring better than my Hermes sandals which are almost 3x the price.
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how do you feel about your double zips today? I have to say my conflict goes on.....the black one I have used fairly consisitently for about a month for work during week.......and now I see not only the stickiness the handles always get BUT the peeling is just starting. UGH. I bought the luggage one during the 25% off sale end of August, making my total four. BUT even at under 500 out the door, I know after a month same issue and how will this hold up even for one season of use? thoughts about this? THANKS
 
#266
marcott2 said:
how do you feel about your double zips today? I have to say my conflict goes on.....the black one I have used fairly consisitently for about a month for work during week.......and now I see not only the stickiness the handles always get BUT the peeling is just starting. UGH. I bought the luggage one during the 25% off sale end of August, making my total four. BUT even at under 500 out the door, I know after a month same issue and how will this hold up even for one season of use? thoughts about this? THANKS
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I still use my black and cobalt double zips regularly and aside from scuffs on the leather I have no issues. The only one that has disintegrated has been blood orange. I have two of the new style ones in Carnival and Dust Storm but I have not used them yet so I can't comment.

There is no reason for your bags to be peeling after a month. Where is the peeling occurring?
 
#267
anabanana745 said:
Because it's cheaper to produce low quality merchandise and people vote with their wallets. If we want the quality to improve we need to stop buying TB stuff. They get away with it because of the brands popularity.
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Well they may never know it but I was interested in a Robinson Mini Double Zip Tote and after reading this thread am no longer considering it.
 
#268
The new Robinson Pebbled Double Zip tote is much better quality than the saffiano line - just based off of comparing them in store and holding them. The pebbled leather is so nice. I plan on getting one eventually and will post a full set of pics if I end up getting it. I love TB's pebbled leather like on the Amanda lines far better than the saffiano. In fact I have returned all the saffiano items because they were never up to par - never felt like leather to me!
 
#269
gurlsaved said:
The new Robinson Pebbled Double Zip tote is much better quality than the saffiano line - just based off of comparing them in store and holding them. The pebbled leather is so nice. I plan on getting one eventually and will post a full set of pics if I end up getting it. I love TB's pebbled leather like on the Amanda lines far better than the saffiano. In fact I have returned all the saffiano items because they were never up to par - never felt like leather to me!
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A friend got the pebbled leather Robinson last week for her birthday and it is so luxurious! It even makes me consider the Robinson & I am not a fan of all of the zippers.
 
#270
I felt the same with everyone here but just a month ago I popped into the new Tory Burch store in Vancouver and asked if they could repair the sole for me. They said of course and when I asked about the cost, they said free. That really impressed me and pulled me back into the brand :)
 
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